Where do you get the ferry to the Statue of Liberty?
Visitors arrive and depart Liberty Island and Ellis Island, located in New York Harbor, via ferries operated by Statue City Cruises. These ferries leave from two locations: Battery Park, at the southern tip of Manhattan in New York City, and Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Is the ferry to the Statue of Liberty open?
For ferry departure times and ticketing information visit statuecruises.com or call 1-877-LADY-TIX. The last entrance to the pedestal is at 3:30 PM. The Statue of Liberty’s crown remains closed….Closures & Seasonal Exceptions.
Date | Hours | |
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Christmas Day | December 25, 2021 | – |
How much is a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty?
TICKET OPTIONS AND FEES
Option | Children Under 4 | Adults 13+ |
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FERRY FEE: | $0 | $23.50 |
PEDESTAL ACCESS: * | $0 | $23.80 |
CROWN ACCESS: ** | Restricted | $23.80 |
RANGER TOURS: | Free | Free |
Which ferry passes the Statue of Liberty?

Staten Island Ferry
More than a means of transportation, the Staten Island Ferry is an attraction unto itself. For no charge, visitors can take a 25-minute voyage by water from Lower Manhattan to Staten Island and take in the Statue of Liberty and the stunning vistas of New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline.
How long do you spend at the Statue of Liberty?
Most visitors take five to six hours to explore the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island, including the ferries both ways. If you see the Statue of Liberty and board the return ferry, you will need around two to three hours for the tour.

What subway line goes to Statue of Liberty?
The 1 is the first Subway that goes to Statue of Liberty Ferry in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 11:00 PM.